Enrollment
613
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Many, LA
Many Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Many Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220138001111
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Many Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Many · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Many Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Many Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Many, LA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.5%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Many Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Many Elementary School
Many Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Many, Louisiana, enrolling 613 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.5% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 613 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 417 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #210.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (36%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 613 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Sabine Parish also operates Converse High School (490 students) and Zwolle Elementary School (415 students) alongside Many Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Many Elementary School compares
Many Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▲ 2% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,516
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 613 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 47.8%
African American 35.6%
Two or More 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Many Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sabine Parish, which includes Many Elementary School.
$14,516
Per student
-11%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.6%
State 38.2%
Federal 23.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Many Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Converse High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Zwolle Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Negreet High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Florien High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Many Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Many Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~613 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Many Elementary School
How many students attend Many Elementary School?
Many Elementary School has 613 students enrolled. It is a public school in Many, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Many Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Many Elementary School is 18.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Many Elementary School?
63.5% of students at Many Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Many Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Many Elementary School is White at 47.8% of enrollment, in Many, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Many Elementary School?
Many Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Many Elementary School rank among public schools in Many?
By Resource Investment Index, Many Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Many, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Many on the city page.
Is Many Elementary School a good school?
Many Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sabine Parish?
Besides Many Elementary School, Sabine Parish also operates Converse High School (490 students), Zwolle Elementary School (415 students), and Negreet High School (413 students). See the Sabine Parish district page for the complete list.
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